Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners

Showcase your resources and services to Pennsylvania's educators, community partners, and families at the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How-Conference!

We're looking for Vendors offering:

• Professional Development
• Educational consulting
• Special Education Services
• Interactive Learning Materials

Apply by Friday, May 30, to reserve your space! Reservation Form

For content related information and questions, please contact Elizabeth Serpentine at eserpentine@pattan.net or Tammy Cooke at tcooke@pattan.net

For general information and questions, please contact Kim Clemens at kclemens@pattankop.net

Are you a parent/guardian attending the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners Conference (July 28-31, 2025, in-person at the Penn State Conference Center or virtually)?  

Do you have a child/children 5 years of age or younger?  

If so, you may be eligible for child caregiver reimbursement. 

Child caregiver reimbursement is available through the Early Intervention and Tech Assistance (EITA) for parents/guardians of children 5 years of age or younger to attend conference sessions without their children.  

Guidelines for reimbursement  

• Child caregiver reimbursement is available for families with children 5 years of age or younger. Families are responsible for making their own arrangements for childcare. 
• Child caregiver reimbursement is provided for both in-person and virtual attendance at the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference, July 28-31, 2025, where it is be expected that families participate without their children. 
• The allowable rate for childcare is $15.00 an hour, up to 10 hours a day. 
  • The reimbursement is per family, not per child. 
  • Reimbursement can include the time of the event, as well as reasonable travel time before or after the event (to drop off or pickup a child from the location of caregiver), however cannot exceed 10 hours a day. 
• Caregivers for your child/children who are eligible for reimbursement include: a family member, friend, or a childcare agency/provider. 
• Reimbursement is not included for primary caregivers such as custodial family members. 
  • A name and signature of the caregiver is required documentation for reimbursement. 

Information for submission is located at the top of the form. Reimbursement is through Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, the fiscal office of Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA). Please be on the lookout for a reimbursement check from Tuscarora Intermediate Unit. 

Eligibility:  Families/ guardians who have children 0-5 who are attending the conference in-person or virtually. Reimbursement will be processed upon verification of conference attendance. 

• Please complete and submit the below form no later than August 31, 2025. 

Reimbursement Form Link:  EITA Childcare Reimbursement Form 

Questions? 

Contact Molly Martz Mmartz@pattan.net or Tom Miller CampInspiration@pattan.net